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TUI cruise liner heads for Piraeus port after crew found positive for coronavirus

September 28, 2020483 Views

A cruise ship carrying about 920 passengers and sailing off the Greek island of Milos was likely to dock at Piraeus port later on Monday after 12 of its crew members were found to be positive for the coronavirus an official at Greece’s Civil Protection agency said. The Mein Shiff 6 cruiser, operated by TUI Cruises, departed from Crete on Sunday evening with all passengers having tested coronavirus-negative before boarding. But sample tests on 150 crew members out of a total of 666, detected 12 infections. “They are all asymptomatic. There are PCR test kits on board. The vessel will most likely return to Piraeus port for repeat rapid COVID-19 tests,” an official at the Civil Protection Agency said. The crew found COVID-19 positive has been already segregated on the ship, th...

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Arunachal may reopen for tourists after October

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September 28, 20201081 Views

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday hinted that the state will reopen for tourists after October. Attending a virtual programme organised by the central government, Khandu said that the tourism sector has suffered a lot in the last six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the livelihood of thousands of people and dented the state's revenue. "Tourism is one major source of revenue and employment. Keeping all considerations in mind, we will be re-opening the sector. If everything goes well, after October we will be open to visitors," he said at the Destination North East programme. Destination North East is a calendar event of the Ministry of Department of North Eastern Region (DoNER) showcasing the region's rich heritage, diversity and tourism ...

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Munnar adjudged second best Mountain Destination in a poll

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September 28, 2020898 Views

Kerala Tourism’s portfolio of impressive awards and accolades got more spectacular as the state’s famed hill station Munnar was adjudged the First Runner Up in Mountain Destinations category in a nationwide poll conducted for the India Today Tourism Award. Accepting the award at a function that took place as an online event on Sunday, Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran said Kerala Tourism, as a global brand, has won many national and international accolades during its long journey. Beauty of Munnar. Photo: Awara Musafir/Sarvesh Noting that Kerala Tourism has scrupulously followed the sustainable development model for its tourism sector, the minister said Munnar, known for its unspoilt beauty and refreshing ambience, is the best example of this. Barely days ago, Keral...

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A coordinated approach needed for recovery of Tourism sector

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September 28, 2020394 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC], has unveiled a new report that explores the implications of the trends for each of four key Travel & Tourism stakeholders: travellers, businesses, workforce, and communities. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, worked closely with Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, along with number of WTTC’s Members from key areas of the Travel & Tourism sector, to bring together this important body of work. The report emphasises the importance of taking a global coordinated approach to recovery: enhancing the current seamless travel experience, embracing the integration of new technologies and enacting global protocols for health and hygiene to ultimately rebuild the confidence of tr...

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A 90 minute river cruise on Ganges for just Rs 39

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September 27, 2020656 Views

A river cruise for just Rs 39 may sound unbelievable, but the WBTC has come forward to launch a leisure ride on the Ganges for the price to give tourists and local visitors a memorable experience of viewing the heritage of the city, an official said on Sunday. The unique pricing of less than a Dollar for a 90- minute cruise over the Ganges, like the London river cruise or Singapore boat ride or those on River Mandovi in Goa, is aimed at attracting people from all walks of life, West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) managing director Rajanvir Singh Kapur said. Howrah Bridge in Kolkata The cruise, traversing many landmarks and hidden gems of the city of joy, will be launched on October one, he said. "The idea is to make heritage river cruise experience affordable and popular amo...

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Odisha to reopen tourist destinations from October

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September 27, 2020419 Views

The Odisha government has decided to reopen all tourist destinations from October, more than six months after they were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a minister said on Sunday. Tourism Minister J P Panigrahi said his department has prepared a master plan to promote various destinations in the state to attract tourists. Birding season will start soon in Odisha "We have decided to reopen all the tourist spots from October with strict adherence to health safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic," he said after a programme organised to celebrate 'World Tourism Day 2020'. Panigrahi did not mention the date for reopening of tourist destinations. Urging people to come to the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said all precautionary measures have been taken for the health s...

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World Tourism Day in the shadow of biggest challenge tourism faces

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September 27, 2020467 Views

Tourism is also a key pillar for the conservation of natural and cultural heritage…It is imperative that we rebuild the tourism sector. Celebrated every 27 September since 1980, the 40th anniversary comes as tourism confronts the biggest challenge in its history. The importance of tourism as an economic sector - with an unmatched value chain and deep social footprint - has become even more evident over recent months. UNWTO has led the global response to this challenge and united its Member States, the tourism sector, and the UN system to face up to the pandemic. Host nation Argentina As part of the United Nations family, UNWTO is happy to see how World Tourism Day also contributes to this year’s 75th anniversary of the UN. WTD and UN75 meet, so that tourism comes back stronger...

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Travel digitally with Google on World Tourism Day

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September 26, 2020388 Views

September 27 is World Tourism Day - a time to celebrate tourism's ability to promote meaningful exchanges between people around the world, have fun, recall how travel helps us all recharge – and make a real difference by supporting livelihoods and protecting our heritage. This year may have changed our ability to travel across the globe, but our desire to experience new cultures, see far-off places or discover hidden gems in our own backyard has not diminished, and Google agrees with its partner, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), that “we stay home today so we can travel tomorrow”. Today, Google Arts & Culture has brought together a new collection to help anyone choose their perfect virtual travel with thousands of museums and cultural destinations to explore. And with...

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Chile’s night sky protectors seek legal defense for the stars

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September 26, 2020996 Views

On the open expanses of Chile’s high-altitude Atacama desert, bright stars pierce an ink-black firmament, a lure for stargazers looking for wonder and astronomers seeking signs of life on distant planets. Chile’s arid northern deserts have attracted massive investment in telescopes in recent years and the country is home to nearly half the world’s astronomical observatories. Parabolic antennas of the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimetre/Submillimeter Array) project are seen at the El Llano de Chajnantor in the Atacama desert, Antofagasta, Chile in a File Photo. ESO/Babak Tafreshi (twanight.org)/Handout via REUTERS Now, under threat from light pollution coming from urban sprawl and development, Chile’s environmental defenders are starting a fight to keep the skies dark, with legal muscl...

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Travel operators will have to deal with environmental impact as well

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September 25, 2020461 Views

As young people unite across the world on the 25 September, in their first global action during the pandemic, it becomes clear that COVID-19 is not the only obstacle for future profitability for travel operators, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “38% of GenZ and 41% of millennials desire to hear news about a brand’s sustainability initiatives right now. How a brand is acting during COVID-19 is still the main priority, but this pandemic has shown the global population the impact that travel and tourism can have on the natural environment.” Operators continue to struggle amid slumps in travel demand and fluctuating travel corridors - for example, Ryanair recently reported its booking...